Carlos Gonzalez
Jan 24, 2017
Carlos Gonzalez January 10, 1954- January 24, 2017 Carlos Gonzalez was born in Tangancicuaro Michoacan, Mexico on January 10, 1954 to parents Roberto Gonzalez and Esperanza Fernandez. Carlos was a hardworking man who came to the United States as a young boy. His pride and joy was his family; he made sure they never lacked anything they needed or...
Vernice Reese
Jan 23, 2017
Vernice Reese was the second of eight children born on October 8,1924 to Louis and Elsie Chatman, in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. In 1934 the family moved to Clearview, Ok where she went to school. That's where she met her first love Leonard Morris and they had a son Donald Wesley Morris. In 1942 she moved to Wasco, California where...
Roger Michael Uhl
Jan 22, 2017
Roger Michael Uhl, 71, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 22, 2017, at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Sally (Franz) Uhl; his daughter, Jessica Bigler Uhl and husband Matthew Bigler Uhl; his daughter, Julie (Uhl) Stutzman and husband Derek Stutzman; four grandchildren, Elijah (3), Allison (3),...
Maria Socorro Contreras
Jan 19, 2017
Maria Socorro Contreras was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on December 15, 1949, to parents Juan and Maria Guerrero. One of her favorite things to do was visit with her family and have potlucks at her home. Maria loved visitng Mexico and going to the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta; she also enjoyed spending time at her church. Maria lived...
Marylee Francis Richardson
Jan 16, 2017
Marylee was born in Bakersfield, California on May 23, 1951 to Geneva Florence (McWilliams) and Jerldee Homer Richardson. Marilee was raised in Shafter with her seven siblings and attended local schools. She raised her loving daughter Treva and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marylee is survived by her daughter Treva Martindale; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; six siblings....
Josie Maria Hernandez
Jan 10, 2017
Josie was born in Bakersfield, California on June 19th, 1968 to Lupe Maria Miranda and John Bautista Miranda. She was the oldest of four children and was a wonderful sister to her sisters Maria Cecilia Mendez and Juanita Ann Miranda and to her brother Ray Jose Miranda. She attended Highland High School and graduated in 1987. Josie worked at...
MarÃa 'Tita' Sifuentes
Jan 3, 2017
On January 3, 2017 at 5:38 am, Maria passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Maria was born on May 2, 1946 to Refugio and Julia Gamboa in Laguna Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico. She married Feliciano "Chano" Sifuentes on December 26, 1969 and made Shafter their home, shortly thereafter. They bought their first home on Olson...
Saul Martinez Ramirez
Jan 2, 2017
Saul was born on May 28, 1960 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato Mexico to parents Ricardo Ramirez Nieto and Jovita Martinez Lara. Saul was 56 years old when he entered eternal life on January 2, 2017. He will be missed by all who loved him. Saul is survived by his parents, Ricardo Ramirez and Jovita Martinez; daughter, Jovita Perez and husband...
Santos Villegas Isidoro
Jan 2, 2017
Santos was born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on September 3, 1975 to parents Santos Villegas Villa and Martha Isidoro Torres. Santos was a loving person who enjoyed life. He was a happy person. Santos is best known for his contagious smile and being a hard worker. Santos life came to an unexpected end on January 2, 2017 in...
Alice Marjorie Greenwalt
Jan 1, 2017
Alice Marjorie Greenwalt passed into glory at the age of 93 on Sunday night, January 1, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Alice was born in Wanette, Oklahoma to William and Maude Bergeron the twelfth of 14 children She graduated high school at age 17 from Shawnee High School. She loved the Lord and served with her husband in churches in...
Charles W. Armstrong
Dec 30, 2016
Charles was born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Memphis Tennessee. Charles first came to California in 1961, and moved to the Shafter Area in 1967. He graduated from Shafter High School. Charles worked at Richland School from 1967 to 1977. He then moved on to Belridge Oil Co. which later became Shell and was an electrician from...
Cristina Monroy-Mora
Dec 27, 2016
Cristina was born December 4, 1948 in Acambaro, Guanajuato Mexico to parents Jose Refugio Efren Monroy and Maria Luisa Sanchez. Cristina was a devout Catholic woman, who was dedicated to praying the Holy Rosary daily. She spent her time in church reflecting during the Santisimo and was part of the Adoracion Nocturna. Cristina's favorite time was spending several hours...
Lv Lawson Jr.
Dec 23, 2016
With family gathered by his side, Rev. LV Lawson went home to be with his Lord and Savior. LV was born in Yale, OK, but most of his early years were spent in Orosi, CA. He was a graduate of Orosi High where he met "Chris" the love of his life. At the age of 19, LV and Christene...
Nellie Bernal Serda
Dec 21, 2016
Nellie Bernal Serda - On December 21, 2016 the Lord's peace came to our beloved mother and grandmother Nellie Bernal Serda. Nellie was one of eight children born to her late father and mother Edwardo and Maria Bernal. Nellie was born in Wasco on June 19, 1924. On December 22, 1946 Nellie married Joseph C. Serda. Nellie was preceded...
Paula Martinez
Dec 20, 2016
Paula was born in Wasco, Ca on September 12, 1965 to parents Santiago Gonzalez Martinez and Sarah Gonzalez Sotello. Paula is known for her free spirit, courage, and big heart. Paula embraced the arms of God on December 20, 2016 at the age of 51. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Bowman of...
Norman W. Friesen
Dec 20, 2016
Norman W Friesen was born on May 1, 1934 in Dalhart, Texas. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec 20, 2016 peacefully at home. The Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Jan. 3, 2017 at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris and his three...
Rosa Dominguez
Dec 18, 2016
Loving Mom and Bita, Rosa Dominguez passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Kindred Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1946 to +Agustine Alberto and +Isabel Mora in Chupicuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. Rosa was the eldest of four children: J. Carmen Trujillo who resides in Shafter, California, Juana Alberto resides in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato,...
Syble L Runkles Thompson
Dec 18, 2016
Syble Runkles Thompson was born May 25, 1935 in Deering, Missouri, one of four children born to Ross and Mae (Bonds) Chatman. She received her early childhood education in Arkansas and graduated from Parma High. Syble married James Runkles and later Jessie Thompson, both have preceded her in death. She was a homemaker all her life and in later...
Garland Armstrong
Dec 18, 2016
Garland Armstrong was born in Armorel, Arkansas on September 22, 1930. Garland married his wife Jo in 1953 and they recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. They moved from Missouri to California in 1955. He was the son of Charlie and Lucy Armstrong. One of ten children with 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Garland passed away in the comfort...
Clyde L. Huff
Dec 14, 2016
Clyde was born March 17, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Clyde was a resident of Yucca Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Alzheimer's Dementia Association http://www.alz.org/ or Veteran's Association http://www.amvets.org/.
